Title
One-Time Purchase of a Semi-Truck (Ordinance S-50215)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with RWC International LTD. to purchase one semi-truck. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $109,096.03.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is seeking to purchase a used semi-truck on behalf of the Police Department to tow a trailer with "The Rook" and its attachments. "The Rook" is an armed piece of equipment with secured attachments and is used in various hazardous police situations. It mitigates the risk for officer injury in situations requiring breaching, accessing 2nd story structures, removal of armed suspects from vehicles, and creating ingress points on buildings to access suspects or hostages. The semi-truck will have the capability to quickly tow the equipment to police scenes when and where needed, without putting any strain on "The Rook" itself.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition. Due to the type of vehicle it will be towing and measurements, the used semi meets all the specifications required.
Contract Term
The item will be for a one-time purchase of the semi truck, following Council approval.
Financial Impact
The contract value will not exceed $109,096.03. Funding is available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays, Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua, and the Police and Public Works departments.